Restaurants in downtown Wisconsin Dells

Norse-themed axe-throwing venue with a taproom serving specialty pizzas and 24 craft taps, plus a basement arcade.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Pizza and axe throwing with older kids or a group

Know before you go:

Tuesdays have a buy-one-get-one pizza deal through 2026.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention patient axe-throwing instructors that make it work for first-timers and kids.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Good for groups

Wisconsin-based fast-casual chain serving mac and cheese skillets in many flavors, plus grilled cheese, in three portion sizes.

2 locations:

Downtown (208 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells); Near Kalahari (1241 Kalahari Dr #106, Lake Delton)

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A quick, kid-pleasing lunch downtown

Know before you go:

There are two locations: downtown on Broadway and near Kalahari on Kalahari Drive.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the wide range of mac and cheese flavors and fast service.

• Kid-friendly
• Quick bite

Mexican restaurant on east Broadway with a large menu that includes fajitas, molcajetes, tortas and seafood, plus margaritas.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Fajitas and margaritas with a group

• Full bar
• Good for groups

Downtown branch of a Madison-area Indian restaurant, serving North Indian curries, biryanis, naan and a separate list of vegetarian entrees.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A sit-down curry dinner away from the usual burgers

Know before you go:

The dining room is upstairs and the stairs are steep, so ask about access if that matters.

• Vegetarian options
• Takeout

Small taco shop next to Nig's Bar serving tacos, taco dinners with rice and beans, and birria on special nights.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

Cheap tacos late on a Friday or Saturday

Know before you go:

Closed Mondays; open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the house red and green sauces.

• Quick bite
• Takeout

Candy shop in business since 1975 with about 1,000 kinds of sweets, house fudge and taffy, and a gelato counter at the downtown store.

Best for:

Candy and gelato with kids

Know before you go:

A second location is at Timbavati Wildlife Park, 2210 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.

• Kid-friendly

Long-running downtown bar and grill built around burgers, plus sandwiches, wraps, salads and street tacos; kids meals come on a Frisbee to take home.

2 locations:

Downtown (220 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells); By the Wilderness (33 Hillman Rd, Lake Delton)

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A casual burger lunch between downtown shops

Know before you go:

The one by the Wilderness is bigger, with more TVs. The menu notes a 3% surcharge for credit cards.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly servers and the beer-battered fries.

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Full bar
• Takeout
• Vegetarian options

Retro 80s and 90s arcade bar with unlimited-play wristbands, slingshot games and locally made pizza.

Serves:

Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A pizza and arcade stop with older kids before 9 PM

Know before you go:

Kids are welcome only before 9 PM.

• Full bar
• Quick bite

Retro diner serving the Big Boy double-decker burger, cheese curds, shakes and beer, with a large collection of Big Boy statues outside and in.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A nostalgic diner meal and a photo with the statues

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Downtown bubble tea cafe making milk teas, fruit refreshers and lattes, with add-ins like boba, jelly and popping pearls.

Best for:

Boba tea while walking Broadway

Know before you go:

Online ordering for pickup is available through Toast.

• Takeout
• Quick bite

Family-owned bowling center downtown with a bar and grill known for its burgers, and karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

Burgers and bowling on a rainy day

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention food and drink prices that run lower than nearby spots.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Good for groups

Family-run breakfast and lunch cafe near Broadway and Cedar Street known for scratch breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and a soup flight.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

A scratch-made breakfast before a boat tour

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention friendly, attentive service and generous portions.

• Kid-friendly
• Gluten-free options
• Takeout

Counter-service stop on Broadway selling pizza by the slice, sandwiches and bubble waffle cones loaded with ice cream.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A slice or a sweet snack while walking Broadway

• Quick bite
• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Western-themed restaurant and bar with fire-braised meats, specialty tater tot dishes and its own distilled spirits; there is a rooftop patio.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Burgers and loaded tots with a cocktail

• Kid-friendly
• Kids menu
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating

German restaurant and beer hall with schnitzel, brats and other traditional dishes, plus a long list of imported German beers and a beer garden.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Schnitzel and a stein of German beer

• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Good for groups

Old-fashioned style downtown ice cream parlor and bakery with scooped ice cream, sundaes and shakes, plus pastries, donuts, coffee and an all-day brunch menu.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

Sundaes and baked goods downtown

Know before you go:

Hours are shorter outside summer, so check before a weekday visit.

• Quick bite

Downtown gourmet popcorn shop with more than 40 flavors, from cheddar and caramel mixes to puppy chow and cookies and cream.

Best for:

Flavored popcorn to snack on or take home

• Quick bite

Small downtown counter on River Road selling pizza alongside colorful mixed 'dirty' sodas.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

Under 30 minutes

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A cheap late slice downtown

Know before you go:

Closed Mondays; open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention fresh, crisp-crust pizza at fair prices, and a few describe care with gluten-free orders.

• Quick bite
• Takeout
• Gluten-free options

Downtown Italian spot serving thin-crust pizza cut in squares, pasta and sandwiches, with dine-in, takeout and delivery.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

Pizza and pasta night with the kids

• Kid-friendly
• Takeout

Rustic pub on large timber decks over the Wisconsin River near the Upper Dells boat docks, serving burgers, brisket, sandwiches and fish tacos.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

Lunch on the deck after an Upper Dells boat tour

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the river view from the outdoor deck.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• River view
• Good for groups

Long-standing downtown Mexican restaurant serving traditional plates made with fresh ingredients, including house-made guacamole.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A sit-down Mexican dinner downtown

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Takeout
• Good for groups

Downtown tavern known for char-grilled steak sandwiches, burgers and a Friday fish fry, with more than 100 beers and a private party room.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

A Friday fish fry with the locals

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the Friday fish fry and the long-standing steak sandwich.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Fish fry
• Good for groups

Owner-run downtown bakery, open since 2018, making cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies and fruit tarts, mostly to order.

Best for:

Custom cakes and celebration desserts

Know before you go:

Most items are made to order with only a small selection in the case, so order ahead (about a week's notice is suggested).

Downtown saloon known for live music and karaoke, with 24 beer taps; Tug's Kitchen inside serves bar food like wings and flatbreads.

Serves:

Lunch, Dinner, Late night

Best for:

Wings and a band on a weekend night

Know before you go:

Weekday happy hour runs until 6 PM with half-price taps.

• Full bar
• Live music
• Good for groups

Downtown candy shop on Superior Street selling fudge, caramels, turtles, brittle, taffy and hot chocolate, with fudge made in the shop.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

Under 30 minutes

Best for:

Take-home fudge

Know before you go:

Opens at 9 AM, handy for a fudge run on the way out of town.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention a wide fudge and candy selection and seeing fudge being made.

• Quick bite
• Takeout

Downtown bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with pizza, burgers and gyros, and an all-outdoor Patio Bar with a stage next door.

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Best for:

A relaxed breakfast or a group lunch downtown

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention attentive servers and a good craft beer selection.

• Kid-friendly
• Full bar
• Outdoor seating
• Takeout
• Live music
• Good for groups

Wine, bourbon and whiskey bar with craft beer, espresso martini flights and a short menu of flatbreads and charcuterie.

Serves:

Dinner

Best for:

Cocktails and a charcuterie board for date night

• Full bar

Downtown Mexican dessert shop with house-made paletas (popsicles), ice cream, mangonadas and fruit drinks, plus spicy Mexican street snacks.

Serves:

Lunch

Best for:

Paletas and mangonadas

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention the fruit flavors such as mango and passion fruit, though overall ratings are mixed.

• Takeout
• Quick bite

Small downtown shop on Oak Street making acai and smoothie bowls, protein shakes, energy teas and lemonades.

Ages:

All ages

Allow:

Under 30 minutes

Serves:

Breakfast, Lunch

Best for:

A lighter breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up

Know before you go:

Closes at 5 PM (3 PM Sundays). Bowls take a few minutes each to make.

From public reviews: Reviewers often mention fresh smoothie bowls and welcoming staff.

• Quick bite